Sunday, July 24, 2011
So I'm back after... How many months? I don't know. We'll just call it a long time. So much has happened in my absence from blogging. You have no idea. There was this huge gig I played at the start of the year with over a thousand people. Also, there was the Willo Ball which was arguably one of the best nights of my life. Not to mention the Masquerade Prom organised by my friends in Melaka. Hard to say which event was better because they're both right up there.
Can't be bothered talking about the Willo Ball as that was way too long ago so my rant in this post will be about the Malaysian prom. Being the cheap Asian that I am, I re-used the suit I wore for the Willo Ball but I couldn't help but wear a red tie this time because of obvious reasons. Teehee... :3 Anyway, I had an awesome date too. She looked great, was heaps of fun and was pretty much, well, awesome. LOL! The night wouldn't have been nearly as memorable if it wasn't for her. That's for sure. Thanks for being an EPIC date, Isabelle!! :)
Lest we forget, I performed for the event too. Special thanks to Luke Scata for flying all the way to Malaysia just to perform and Joseph Kalliff Fraude and Aaron Gan for taking time out from their busy university schedule to gig with us! That was possible one of the best performances I've ever had and I'm pretty sure that Luke agrees.
Well, now I don't know what to say. Nah jokes... I'm just too lazy. Cyazzz
martin |4:05 PM | comments
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Holy freaking shit!! It's been nearly half a year since I've blogged. And let me assure you, I don't give a shit about all that girlfriend and ball crap. Now, I'm just worried about my exams! I'm so gonna get raped... I haven't been putting enough effort into studying. That's 'cause I have almost no self discipline and I mean NONE. So some of the things that happened in my absence are:
1. The Willo All Stars
This was a school talent competition thingy. Had 3 categories which were Band, Solo/Duo and Dance. I entered in 2 of those. Should be pretty obvious which ones considering I can't dance for shit. Anyway, I didn't win anything so end of story... =(
2. New Guitar Teacher
Well, this just happened a few days ago but yeah. It's freaking awesome!!! The best chick guitarist in Melaka (my hometown) is going to give me lessons on how to improvise awesome as solos! Sadly, I'll only have 2 months to learn as much as I can before I have to return to Perth. I don't think I can learn much but hey... It's worth a shot! =P
3. I have no idea because I have a bad memory.
Okay. So that just about sums it all up. By the way, to all my friends back in Melaka, stop dating each other. It's freaking me out!!! It's like the very fabric of time and space is collapsing. I feel like I don't know anything about you guys anymore. Well, I have no idea what else I should say so I'm gonna go now. Catch ya laterz!!
martin |12:38 PM | comments
Friday, July 30, 2010
So recently, everyone's been going on and on about the Year 12 Ball next year. Personally, I don't see the point of asking this early but since everyone else is doing it, I have to conform or I won't get a date. So I've asked a couple of people. Some seriously, some not so seriously... MOST not so seriously... HAHAHA!!! So I'm gonna have a guessing game with you guys.
Here's the question: Do you think I've been accepted yet?
Answer: NO!!
How awesome is life? I'm not bloody desperate to get a girlfriend anymore. You could say I've given up. It's futile for a dog to jump of the roof and try to fly. It'll only come crashing down to the ground. Hurting itself in the progress... Anyway, what bugs me is the amount of failure that I've been having lately. I've been failing at everything. Even academics!! What more is there to life if you fail in everything? I guess I just have to try harder... No mood to type more now. I'll see you guys... Bye.
martin |11:10 PM | comments
Friday, June 25, 2010
I like you a lot. If you're reading this, I just wanna let you know how much I care for you. If it's within my means, I'd do anything just to make you happy. I don't know if you'd use me but it doesn't matter... 'Cause no matter what I do, I know the chance that I have of winning your heart is next to none. So I'll stay waiting for that golden opportunity. That one time for me to decide... That one time for you to decide.
Also, I know why I love 21 Guns so much. The song relates to me almost perfectly... Here are a few interpretations of the songs message(s):
1. Most people don't seem to know the difference between the 21 gun salute and the 3-volley salute. The latter is indeed used for funerals while the former refers to a warship emtpying its guns, effectively disarming itself to show the lack of hostile intent. This meaning fits well into the general theme of the song: surrender, giving up the fight that is not worth dying for.
2.
Because the album 21st Century Breakdown is a somewhat concept album, (to do with the story of Christian and Gloria, stuck living in the days of Bush) I think this part is referring to Gloria going through a break-up. She's in so much pain right now, which is clear from the 1st verse. Also, it seems that because of the pain, she's kind of cut herself off from the world.
The chorus seems to refer to the 21-gun salute when someone dies in the line of duty... I'm thinking Gloria dies. Keeping in mind that this is the chorus, and probably isn't the chronological point where she dies.
Here, they're talking about hopelessness, uncertainty, and the ever-present pain.
Here, the chorus seems to have another significance, maybe it went over my head before but the obvious call for peace. Of course, not many like Christian would actually see the devastating effects of war unless it affects them directly, in the case of Gloria, who he fell in love with at some point, dying.
Here's a dose of cynicism for you... Christian talking about Gloria hurting herself unintentionally while searching for salvation.
"When it's time to live and let die
I think he's talking about himself here... line one, coming to terms with Gloria's death, line two, pretty self-explanatory: life offers no second chances--like a quarter, you can spend it any way you like, but it's not much and you can only spend it once, line three and four, he's feeling the pain over Gloria's death... He's in ruins.
And the call for peace... definitely related to the war in Iraq, in my opinion.
I got that off some lyric interpretation website. It's pretty cool... They're going through so much pain and hardship. It kinda reflects a part of me that isn't really prominent. Conclusion, 21 Guns - BEST SONG EVER!!
Sorry about that... I had to let it out somewhere. I hate how I'm such a sap when it comes to these things. Not only does it fuck my life up, but also all of yours. It seriously does make me feel bad for dumping all my emo crap at you guys. As to prove that I'm appreciative of those of you that get all that shit from me, I'll list your names here. LOL! My personal saviours are as follows:
martin |8:39 PM | comments
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Life's been pretty boring lately. And by lately, I mean the past few weeks or even months. Because of that, I have nothing to write here... SO I'LL POST PICTURES OF GREEN DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
martin |8:06 PM | comments
Sunday, May 30, 2010
I'm probably gonna skip the greetings from now on seeing that I'm suffering from a drought of inspiration. So what's going on in my life? There's so much to tell you, I don't even know where to start... And FYI, I was being SARCASTIC. Life's boring as shit... Shit would actually be pretty interesting wouldn't it? Hmmm... I'll have to rethink that one. OH, I KNOW!!! I could make this some kind of factual post. About me!! Seeing as not all of you out there know me THAT well...
Goals
martin |9:15 PM | comments
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Hey folks. How are y'all doing? Long time no update, aye? I know... My bad. It was 'cause I busted my caps like 20 days early. So I had no internet or about 3 weeks. That would be torture to most. Would've been torture to me but I can go on facebook and MSN on my phone so I managed to pull through the hard time. LOL!
So anyway, nothing much ha been going on. I was just rejected again... The usual. So now I've made a decision to stop trying to get a girlfriend. Can you believe that? JOEL TAM NOT TRYING TO GET A GIRLFRIEND. Yes, I'm aware tht 2012 is approaching soon. Don't worry... If you're lucky, you'll live. So anyway, yeah... I've finally given up. I'm sick of being emo everytime I get rejected so I won't get rejected. Simple as that! I simply will not continue to try and get a girlfriend. How's that?? XD
Other than that, I don't really know what to say here. Pretty bored now... Oh yeah! My everyday routine is pretty weird now. Reach home, go to bed, wake up to have dinner, take a bath, go online then go back to sleep. And of course I do homework... Most of the time. =P
Bored now. I think I'll go sleep soon. Goodnight, world!
martin |10:24 PM | comments
So I'm back after... How many months? I don't know. We'll just call it a long time. So much has happened in my absence from blogging. You have no idea. There was this huge gig I played at the start of the year with over a thousand people. Also, there was the Willo Ball which was arguably one of the best nights of my life. Not to mention the Masquerade Prom organised by my friends in Melaka. Hard to say which event was better because they're both right up there.
Can't be bothered talking about the Willo Ball as that was way too long ago so my rant in this post will be about the Malaysian prom. Being the cheap Asian that I am, I re-used the suit I wore for the Willo Ball but I couldn't help but wear a red tie this time because of obvious reasons. Teehee... :3 Anyway, I had an awesome date too. She looked great, was heaps of fun and was pretty much, well, awesome. LOL! The night wouldn't have been nearly as memorable if it wasn't for her. That's for sure. Thanks for being an EPIC date, Isabelle!! :)
Lest we forget, I performed for the event too. Special thanks to Luke Scata for flying all the way to Malaysia just to perform and Joseph Kalliff Fraude and Aaron Gan for taking time out from their busy university schedule to gig with us! That was possible one of the best performances I've ever had and I'm pretty sure that Luke agrees.
Well, now I don't know what to say. Nah jokes... I'm just too lazy. Cyazzz
martin |
Sunday, November 7, 2010
Holy freaking shit!! It's been nearly half a year since I've blogged. And let me assure you, I don't give a shit about all that girlfriend and ball crap. Now, I'm just worried about my exams! I'm so gonna get raped... I haven't been putting enough effort into studying. That's 'cause I have almost no self discipline and I mean NONE. So some of the things that happened in my absence are:
1. The Willo All Stars
This was a school talent competition thingy. Had 3 categories which were Band, Solo/Duo and Dance. I entered in 2 of those. Should be pretty obvious which ones considering I can't dance for shit. Anyway, I didn't win anything so end of story... =(
2. New Guitar Teacher
Well, this just happened a few days ago but yeah. It's freaking awesome!!! The best chick guitarist in Melaka (my hometown) is going to give me lessons on how to improvise awesome as solos! Sadly, I'll only have 2 months to learn as much as I can before I have to return to Perth. I don't think I can learn much but hey... It's worth a shot! =P
3. I have no idea because I have a bad memory.
Okay. So that just about sums it all up. By the way, to all my friends back in Melaka, stop dating each other. It's freaking me out!!! It's like the very fabric of time and space is collapsing. I feel like I don't know anything about you guys anymore. Well, I have no idea what else I should say so I'm gonna go now. Catch ya laterz!!
martin |
Friday, July 30, 2010
So recently, everyone's been going on and on about the Year 12 Ball next year. Personally, I don't see the point of asking this early but since everyone else is doing it, I have to conform or I won't get a date. So I've asked a couple of people. Some seriously, some not so seriously... MOST not so seriously... HAHAHA!!! So I'm gonna have a guessing game with you guys.
Here's the question: Do you think I've been accepted yet?
Answer: NO!!
How awesome is life? I'm not bloody desperate to get a girlfriend anymore. You could say I've given up. It's futile for a dog to jump of the roof and try to fly. It'll only come crashing down to the ground. Hurting itself in the progress... Anyway, what bugs me is the amount of failure that I've been having lately. I've been failing at everything. Even academics!! What more is there to life if you fail in everything? I guess I just have to try harder... No mood to type more now. I'll see you guys... Bye.
martin |
Friday, June 25, 2010
I like you a lot. If you're reading this, I just wanna let you know how much I care for you. If it's within my means, I'd do anything just to make you happy. I don't know if you'd use me but it doesn't matter... 'Cause no matter what I do, I know the chance that I have of winning your heart is next to none. So I'll stay waiting for that golden opportunity. That one time for me to decide... That one time for you to decide.
Also, I know why I love 21 Guns so much. The song relates to me almost perfectly... Here are a few interpretations of the songs message(s):
1. Most people don't seem to know the difference between the 21 gun salute and the 3-volley salute. The latter is indeed used for funerals while the former refers to a warship emtpying its guns, effectively disarming itself to show the lack of hostile intent. This meaning fits well into the general theme of the song: surrender, giving up the fight that is not worth dying for.
2.
"Do you know what's worth fighting for,
When it's not worth dying for?
Does it take your breath away
And you feel yourself suffocating?
Does the pain weigh out the pride?
And you look for a place to hide?
Did someone break your heart inside?
You're in ruins"
"One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I"
The chorus seems to refer to the 21-gun salute when someone dies in the line of duty... I'm thinking Gloria dies. Keeping in mind that this is the chorus, and probably isn't the chronological point where she dies.
"When you're at the end of the road
And you lost all sense of control
And your thoughts have taken their toll
When your mind breaks the spirit of your soul
Your faith walks on broken glass
And the hangover doesn't pass
Nothing's ever built to last
You're in ruins"
Here, they're talking about hopelessness, uncertainty, and the ever-present pain.
"One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I"
Here, the chorus seems to have another significance, maybe it went over my head before but the obvious call for peace. Of course, not many like Christian would actually see the devastating effects of war unless it affects them directly, in the case of Gloria, who he fell in love with at some point, dying.
"Did you try to live on your own
When you burned down the house and home?
Did you stand too close to the fire?
Like a liar looking for forgiveness from a stone"
Here's a dose of cynicism for you... Christian talking about Gloria hurting herself unintentionally while searching for salvation.
"When it's time to live and let die
And you can't get another try
Something inside this heart has died
You're in ruins"
I think he's talking about himself here... line one, coming to terms with Gloria's death, line two, pretty self-explanatory: life offers no second chances--like a quarter, you can spend it any way you like, but it's not much and you can only spend it once, line three and four, he's feeling the pain over Gloria's death... He's in ruins.
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky
One, 21 guns
Lay down your arms
Give up the fight
One, 21 guns
Throw up your arms into the sky,
You and I
And the call for peace... definitely related to the war in Iraq, in my opinion.
I got that off some lyric interpretation website. It's pretty cool... They're going through so much pain and hardship. It kinda reflects a part of me that isn't really prominent. Conclusion, 21 Guns - BEST SONG EVER!!
Sorry about that... I had to let it out somewhere. I hate how I'm such a sap when it comes to these things. Not only does it fuck my life up, but also all of yours. It seriously does make me feel bad for dumping all my emo crap at you guys. As to prove that I'm appreciative of those of you that get all that shit from me, I'll list your names here. LOL! My personal saviours are as follows:
Anjelica Goh
Nikhail Haran
Edbert Leong
Catherine Cheng
You guys are always there for me no matter what. I just hope that someday, I'll be able to return the favour. Well, I don't know what else to write apart from what caused my sudden mood change and I'm certainly going to write about that so yeah... It's goodbye for now. Hopefully there'll be better news in the next post...
martin |
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Life's been pretty boring lately. And by lately, I mean the past few weeks or even months. Because of that, I have nothing to write here... SO I'LL POST PICTURES OF GREEN DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
HOW MUCH MORE AWESOME CAN A BAND GET???
21st CENTURY BREAKDOWN!!! X)
The all time favourite... Wait for it... ONE, 21 GUNS!!! =D
This next one is EPIC!!!
How cool is THAT?!?!? O_O
Billie Joe Armstrong's signature move!!!
LOOK AT THE STAGE!!! I WOULD KILL TO HAVE A PERFORMANCE LIKE THAT!!!!
One day... =.=
Well that's all for now. Will post more crap some other time. Bye!!
martin |
Sunday, May 30, 2010
I'm probably gonna skip the greetings from now on seeing that I'm suffering from a drought of inspiration. So what's going on in my life? There's so much to tell you, I don't even know where to start... And FYI, I was being SARCASTIC. Life's boring as shit... Shit would actually be pretty interesting wouldn't it? Hmmm... I'll have to rethink that one. OH, I KNOW!!! I could make this some kind of factual post. About me!! Seeing as not all of you out there know me THAT well...
Goals
- Six-pack!!! I've been doing sit ups everyday for the past month or so. Doesn't seem to have done much good... People tell me I'm not even a quarter of the way there yet so I guess I'll keep trying. A lot of websites have told me that I need to burn the layer of fat covering them in order to see them which is common sense but somehow I didn't focus on that bit very much. My whole life is gonna revolve around that now... I'm gonna make sure to have breakfast so that my metabolism for the day is set on high. There are heaps of other measures that I'm gonna have to start taking but I'm not gonna list them here or all of you will die of boredom.
- BEAT NIKKI HOW IN SPECIALIST EXAM!!! In my latest Specialist Investigation, I got full marks. Awesome-ness!! I beat Nikki!! =) But the sad part is that I'm only 0.04% or so ahead of her. If I lose to her in the exam by even 1 mark, I'm a goner. And you can bet your ass that I intend to defend my current position!!
- Improve my basketball skills!!! I'm so sick of being that guy that everyone looks down on at the stadium. I wanna be one of the pro guys!!! You'll see... You ALL will see. I'll work my way up the ladder!! =)
- Post more videos on YouTube!!! Guys, lets face facts. My YouTube videos SUCK. No point telling me that they're not that bad and stuff. I know for a fact that they're shit. So after the mid-year exams, I'm gonna be working with Cynthia and Elliot to get really awesome videos up. Be sure to look out for those!! I guarantee that they're gonna be MUCH better than the shit that I used to do... =P
- Everyone is entitled to their own opinion and I don't force mine upon others.
- People who listen to hardcore rock and brag about it are pretentious...
- Specialist is MUCH easier than 3A/B!!
- GREEN DAY IS THE BEST BAND IN THE WORLD!!!
- This post might just bore you as much as it's boring me... =.=
martin |
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Hey folks. How are y'all doing? Long time no update, aye? I know... My bad. It was 'cause I busted my caps like 20 days early. So I had no internet or about 3 weeks. That would be torture to most. Would've been torture to me but I can go on facebook and MSN on my phone so I managed to pull through the hard time. LOL!
So anyway, nothing much ha been going on. I was just rejected again... The usual. So now I've made a decision to stop trying to get a girlfriend. Can you believe that? JOEL TAM NOT TRYING TO GET A GIRLFRIEND. Yes, I'm aware tht 2012 is approaching soon. Don't worry... If you're lucky, you'll live. So anyway, yeah... I've finally given up. I'm sick of being emo everytime I get rejected so I won't get rejected. Simple as that! I simply will not continue to try and get a girlfriend. How's that?? XD
Other than that, I don't really know what to say here. Pretty bored now... Oh yeah! My everyday routine is pretty weird now. Reach home, go to bed, wake up to have dinner, take a bath, go online then go back to sleep. And of course I do homework... Most of the time. =P
Bored now. I think I'll go sleep soon. Goodnight, world!
martin |